Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a native of Senegal and former slave from Saint-Domingue in the French West Indies who during th

Was a native of Senegal and former slave from Saint-Domingue in the French West Indies who during the period of the French Revolution became a member of the National Convention and the Council of Five Hundred of France. He was also known as Mars.[1]

Was a French colonial administrator. He was the first governor general of French West Africa (AP), e

Was a French colonial administrator. He was the first governor general of French West Africa (AP), established by a decree of 16 June 1895. He governed French West Africa from 1895 to 1900.

Was the first democratically elected leader of Haiti and was popular among its poor inhabitants. He

Was the first democratically elected leader of Haiti and was popular among its poor inhabitants. He was overthrown twice, first in a military coup d'état in September, 1991, and subsequently in a February 2004 rebellion in which former soldiers prominently participated

He originally served in the House of Commons from 1979 to 1993, representing the riding of Shefford,

He originally served in the House of Commons from 1979 to 1993, representing the riding of Shefford, sitting as a Liberal from 1979 to 1990. A Quebec nationalist, he did not support Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's federalist view of One Canada, though he remained in caucus. Trudeau retired from politics in 1984 and was succeeded as Prime Minister and party leader by John Turner. Lapierre was appointed to cabinet as a junior minister and his tenure was brief as Turner called an election four days after being sworn in, which the Liberals lost.

Is a French prefect and politician. He is also a former officer of the French external intelligence

Is a French prefect and politician. He is also a former officer of the French external intelligence agency (DGSE). Jean-Charles Marchiani is a counter-terrorism expert, especially focused on Islamic fundamentalism. Marchiani has notably been the head negotiator for the liberation of French hostages in Lebanon and Bosnia.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Savoie department. He is a member of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Savoie department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Pas-de-Calais department. He is a member of th

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Pas-de-Calais department. He is a member of the Communist, Republican, and Citizen Group. He succeeded Yves Coquelle, who resigned for reasons of health in 2007.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Marne department and

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Marne department and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement Party.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Loire department, and of the |Congress of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Loire department, and of the |Congress of the Council of Europe, of which he is a vice-president.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Vienne department. He is a member of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Vienne department. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a French politician and former Mayor of Bourges. He is a member of the French Communist Party. Jo

Is a French politician and former Mayor of Bourges. He is a member of the French Communist Party. Joining the Communist in the Bourges city council in 1977, Sandrier became mayor of the city in 1989, but was not re-elected in 1995. He was elected deputy for the second constituency of the Cher in the 1997 election and was re-elected in 2002 and 2007. He is a member and current president of the GDR parliamentary group in the 13th Legislature.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Doubs department and

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Doubs department and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement Party. In the Franche-Comté regional election, 2004, he solicited reelection as President of Franche-Comté but was defeated by Socialist Raymond Forni.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Indre department. He is a member of the Union

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Indre department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. He is a member of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. He is a member of the Communist, Republican, and Citizen Group.

Was born into a family of a navy inspectors. He moved to France as a young boy in 1758. His first in

Was born into a family of a navy inspectors. He moved to France as a young boy in 1758. His first involvement in politics included organizing elections to the Estates General in Marennes and a short stint as major of Marennes from January 1790 through July 1790. He also served as administrator of the département of Charente-Inférieure for the district of Marennes, beginning in June 1790. In November 1790, he was elected vice president of the administration. Bréard served on the National Assembly as a representative of Charente- Inférieure and was elected as a deputy to the National Convention, once again representing Charente- Inférieure.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Seine-et-Marne department. He is a member of t

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Seine-et-Marne department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. He is a member of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. He is a member of the Centrist Union.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Creuse department. He is a member of the Socia

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Creuse department. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Garonne department. He is a member of th

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Garonne department. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Rhône department and

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Rhône department and is a member of the New Centre. He replaces Michel Mercier, who resigned his Senate seat to join cabinet.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Calvados department a

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Calvados department and is both a Vice President of the Senate and his Union for French Democracy Party.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Finistère department

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Finistère department and is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Puy-de-Dôme departme

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Puy-de-Dôme department and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement Party.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Tarn department. He is a member of the Sociali

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Tarn department. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Moselle department. He is a member of the Soci

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Moselle department. He is a member of the Socialist Party.